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dlpruk · Mar 6th, 2008, 03:42 PM

Copied from: MotoringFile | MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion.

Say goodbye to Astro Black. 2008 will be the last year for the color that has been in the MINI palette since 2004. In it’s place will a darker metallic black closer to the revered Jet Black available from 2001 through 2005. Expect this new black to be available at the start of the 2009 model year (late this summer).

For those who are waiting for a non-metallic black (which was available from 2002 to 2005) we have one piece of advice… don’t hold your breath.

dooper · Mar 6th, 2008, 05:42 PM

hi

why would you post this?

I only got my dooper in sept - in astro black!

Stupid BMW chainging everything as soon as you get it making other models seem older......

grrrrrrrr!

Tunster · Mar 6th, 2008, 06:00 PM

I don't care to be honest! I love the astro black and lucky to have ordered one recently

. Shame it's going because it's what made me buy a MCS + JCW Aero Kit!

Why can't they just offer a non-metalic and metalic version?

cooperfan12345 · Mar 6th, 2008, 06:22 PM

I have the astro black and would welcome a darker black, mine looks green/blue ish

Lolance · Mar 6th, 2008, 08:05 PM

I loved the astro-black on my old dooper, the blue undertones were gorg!

carboncrazy · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:04 PM

I have an astro black JCW COOPER in ASTRO BLACK but much prefere my old JET BLACK COOPER.

Joe

I love MINI, Laura · Mar 6th, 2008, 09:43 PM

YAY! I love Astro black but not really a black but a very dark blue.... I did think they were missingo ut on a black black and sounds like they have thought that too!

He posts is because its news Dooper and welcome to the MINI world they have been doing this forever adding taking away, never will your car be dated but more rare and sought after so don't feel it a bad thing! MINI only had velvet red and silk green for 2 years at the most - they are lovely and those that love them look out for them and consider them rare.

Boro Boy · Mar 7th, 2008, 08:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

YAY! I love Astro black but not really a black but a very dark blue.... I did think they were missingo ut on a black black and sounds like they have thought that too!

He posts is because its news Dooper and welcome to the MINI world they have been doing this forever adding taking away, never will your car be dated but more rare and sought after so don't feel it a bad thing! MINI only had velvet red and silk green for 2 years at the most - they are lovely and those that love them look out for them and consider them rare.

Laura - I'm struggling to understand that ... are you using some Pompey dialect or had you had a couple of drinks before posting

?

I love MINI, Laura · Mar 7th, 2008, 08:20 AM

Well it was my birthday so maybe!

I was trying to say that Astro black isn't as black as some would like. It would be nice to have a real black option again. Which they took away in 2005.

Also Dooper (who posted above) said that if MINI stop Astro Black then his car will be dated. I was trying to say that MINI stop and start new colours all the time it doesn't make your car dated but sought after. Some people went out of their way to find a solid black MINI making them sought after even if MINI decided to stop it. It will be the same for Astro Black as it is a lovely very popular colour.

I hope that is clearer for you.

Tunster · Mar 7th, 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

Well it was my birthday so maybe!

I was trying to say that Astro black isn't as black as some would like. It would be nice to have a real black option again. Which they took away in 2005.

Also Dooper (who posted above) said that if MINI stop Astro Black then his car will be dated. I was trying to say that MINI stop and start new colours all the time it doesn't make your car dated but sought after. Some people went out of their way to find a solid black MINI making them sought after even if MINI decided to stop it. It will be the same for Astro Black as it is a lovely very popular colour.

I hope that is clearer for you.

TBH, I have rarely seen Astro Black MINIs around. Especially in R56 form. It's mostly the blues, reds and greys which I guess are the most popular.

I'm trying to make mine as unique as possible with the JCW Aero Kit, JCW Spoiler and R109 alloys

. Not long to go for moi

.

Boro Boy · Mar 7th, 2008, 09:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

Well it was my birthday so maybe!

I was trying to say that Astro black isn't as black as some would like. It would be nice to have a real black option again. Which they took away in 2005.

Also Dooper (who posted above) said that if MINI stop Astro Black then his car will be dated. I was trying to say that MINI stop and start new colours all the time it doesn't make your car dated but sought after. Some people went out of their way to find a solid black MINI making them sought after even if MINI decided to stop it. It will be the same for Astro Black as it is a lovely very popular colour.

I hope that is clearer for you.

Champion

. Well, mine was 'dated' when I bought it (in Dec 06), and dated now, even though they still do the colour ... Pure Silver

. Although my mandate is 'buy what you like, not what happens to be fashionable or safe'.

I love MINI, Laura · Mar 7th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Really? Cos Astro Black is really popular.

There are 472 registered users who have filled in their profile that have Astro black on this website. The colour has only been available since 2005. There are 2270 registered users who have Chilli Red (The most popular colour) and thats been available since 2001! Pepper White which is I would say has become the second popular colour has only 743 registered users who have filled in their profile and thats also been available since 2001.

Laser has 95 and Lightning has 120.

This is to only the people who have filled in their profiles though so not actually the bible but maybe a good tool?

Tunster · Mar 7th, 2008, 12:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

Really? Cos Astro Black is really popular.

There are 472 registered users who have filled in their profile that have Astro black on this website. The colour has only been available since 2005. There are 2270 registered users who have Chilli Red (The most popular colour) and thats been available since 2001! Pepper White which is I would say has become the second popular colour has only 743 registered users who have filled in their profile and thats also been available since 2001.

Laser has 95 and Lightning has 120.

This is to only the people who have filled in their profiles though so not actually the bible but maybe a good tool?

That's interesting to know! Maybe I am wrong, but here in the south-east, I see red's, yellows, grey's and blue's more often than any other colour.

Washy · Mar 7th, 2008, 12:25 PM

I for one would love the return of Jet black....although I my R56 is all astro and looks good, just not the same as a non metallic.

As for being unusual I see two other AB/AB R56 MCS's on the way to work most mornings...so common enough here

~Marcus~ · Mar 7th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Bring back Solid Black!

The MC you see in my sig would have been Solid Black if it were availble as Astro black is too blue and not stealthy enough, and this new metallic colour looks like MINI just wanting customers to continue to pay extra for black paint.

KenL · Mar 7th, 2008, 05:40 PM

I agree that there should be a black that IS black.

andyminiseven · Jul 9th, 2008, 06:00 PM

Sorry to drag up an old thread, i just wondered if anyone had any more news on the new colours for the 2009 model year? I'd love to see a new Black in the colour lineup

Troy · Jul 9th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Astro black is what made me get Chilli Red lol, never was a big fan of metalic blacks, will be annoying for me is they release a solid black, but good in the long run for my next car!

andyminiseven · Jul 15th, 2008, 06:06 PM

I've had a sneak preview of the new JCW brochure (but shhhh

) and there are indications in there that as of 2009 there will be no more Astro Black or Lightning Blue

Mar 6th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#1
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 362 Offline	Goodbye Astro Black; hello ??? Copied from: MotoringFile \| MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Say goodbye to Astro Black. 2008 will be the last year for the color that has been in the MINI palette since 2004. In it’s place will a darker metallic black closer to the revered Jet Black available from 2001 through 2005. Expect this new black to be available at the start of the 2009 model year (late this summer). For those who are waiting for a non-metallic black (which was available from 2002 to 2005) we have one piece of advice… don’t hold your breath. David

Mar 7th, 2008, 08:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Boro Boy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) YAY! I love Astro black but not really a black but a very dark blue.... I did think they were missingo ut on a black black and sounds like they have thought that too! He posts is because its news Dooper and welcome to the MINI world they have been doing this forever adding taking away, never will your car be dated but more rare and sought after so don't feel it a bad thing! MINI only had velvet red and silk green for 2 years at the most - they are lovely and those that love them look out for them and consider them rare. Laura - I'm struggling to understand that ... are you using some Pompey dialect or had you had a couple of drinks before posting?

Mar 7th, 2008, 09:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
Boro Boy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) Well it was my birthday so maybe! I was trying to say that Astro black isn't as black as some would like. It would be nice to have a real black option again. Which they took away in 2005. Also Dooper (who posted above) said that if MINI stop Astro Black then his car will be dated. I was trying to say that MINI stop and start new colours all the time it doesn't make your car dated but sought after. Some people went out of their way to find a solid black MINI making them sought after even if MINI decided to stop it. It will be the same for Astro Black as it is a lovely very popular colour. I hope that is clearer for you. Champion. Well, mine was 'dated' when I bought it (in Dec 06), and dated now, even though they still do the colour ... Pure Silver. Although my mandate is 'buy what you like, not what happens to be fashionable or safe'.

Mar 7th, 2008, 12:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 18,289 Offline	I for one would love the return of Jet black....although I my R56 is all astro and looks good, just not the same as a non metallic. As for being unusual I see two other AB/AB R56 MCS's on the way to work most mornings...so common enough here Black to the future....

Mar 7th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
~Marcus~ Selling soul to buy JCW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 1,946 Offline	Bring back Solid Black! The MC you see in my sig would have been Solid Black if it were availble as Astro black is too blue and not stealthy enough, and this new metallic colour looks like MINI just wanting customers to continue to pay extra for black paint. My Blog

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Mar 6th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
dooper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 17 Offline	hi why would you post this? I only got my dooper in sept - in astro black! Stupid BMW chainging everything as soon as you get it making other models seem older...... grrrrrrrr!

Mar 6th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tunster MCS AB Owner! =D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, England Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 295 Offline	I don't care to be honest! I love the astro black and lucky to have ordered one recently . Shame it's going because it's what made me buy a MCS + JCW Aero Kit! Why can't they just offer a non-metalic and metalic version?

Mar 6th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooperfan12345 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 13 Offline	I have the astro black and would welcome a darker black, mine looks green/blue ish

Mar 6th, 2008, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lolance Dooper Scooper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sleazeford Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 454 Offline	I loved the astro-black on my old dooper, the blue undertones were gorg!

Mar 6th, 2008, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
carboncrazy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 225 Offline	I have an astro black JCW COOPER in ASTRO BLACK but much prefere my old JET BLACK COOPER. Joe

Mar 6th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,198 Offline	YAY! I love Astro black but not really a black but a very dark blue.... I did think they were missingo ut on a black black and sounds like they have thought that too! He posts is because its news Dooper and welcome to the MINI world they have been doing this forever adding taking away, never will your car be dated but more rare and sought after so don't feel it a bad thing! MINI only had velvet red and silk green for 2 years at the most - they are lovely and those that love them look out for them and consider them rare.

Mar 7th, 2008, 08:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,198 Offline	Well it was my birthday so maybe! I was trying to say that Astro black isn't as black as some would like. It would be nice to have a real black option again. Which they took away in 2005. Also Dooper (who posted above) said that if MINI stop Astro Black then his car will be dated. I was trying to say that MINI stop and start new colours all the time it doesn't make your car dated but sought after. Some people went out of their way to find a solid black MINI making them sought after even if MINI decided to stop it. It will be the same for Astro Black as it is a lovely very popular colour. I hope that is clearer for you.

Mar 7th, 2008, 08:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tunster MCS AB Owner! =D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, England Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 295 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) Well it was my birthday so maybe! I was trying to say that Astro black isn't as black as some would like. It would be nice to have a real black option again. Which they took away in 2005. Also Dooper (who posted above) said that if MINI stop Astro Black then his car will be dated. I was trying to say that MINI stop and start new colours all the time it doesn't make your car dated but sought after. Some people went out of their way to find a solid black MINI making them sought after even if MINI decided to stop it. It will be the same for Astro Black as it is a lovely very popular colour. I hope that is clearer for you. TBH, I have rarely seen Astro Black MINIs around. Especially in R56 form. It's mostly the blues, reds and greys which I guess are the most popular. I'm trying to make mine as unique as possible with the JCW Aero Kit, JCW Spoiler and R109 alloys . Not long to go for moi .

Mar 7th, 2008, 09:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 3,198 Offline	Really? Cos Astro Black is really popular. There are 472 registered users who have filled in their profile that have Astro black on this website. The colour has only been available since 2005. There are 2270 registered users who have Chilli Red (The most popular colour) and thats been available since 2001! Pepper White which is I would say has become the second popular colour has only 743 registered users who have filled in their profile and thats also been available since 2001. Laser has 95 and Lightning has 120. This is to only the people who have filled in their profiles though so not actually the bible but maybe a good tool?

Mar 7th, 2008, 12:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tunster MCS AB Owner! =D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, England Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 295 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) Really? Cos Astro Black is really popular. There are 472 registered users who have filled in their profile that have Astro black on this website. The colour has only been available since 2005. There are 2270 registered users who have Chilli Red (The most popular colour) and thats been available since 2001! Pepper White which is I would say has become the second popular colour has only 743 registered users who have filled in their profile and thats also been available since 2001. Laser has 95 and Lightning has 120. This is to only the people who have filled in their profiles though so not actually the bible but maybe a good tool? That's interesting to know! Maybe I am wrong, but here in the south-east, I see red's, yellows, grey's and blue's more often than any other colour.

Mar 7th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	I agree that there should be a black that IS black. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Jul 9th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
andyminiseven MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 290 Offline	Sorry to drag up an old thread, i just wondered if anyone had any more news on the new colours for the 2009 model year? I'd love to see a new Black in the colour lineup www.kaesminiclub.com

Jul 9th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
Troy MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leicester Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Astro black is what made me get Chilli Red lol, never was a big fan of metalic blacks, will be annoying for me is they release a solid black, but good in the long run for my next car! It's a Mini Adventure.

Jul 15th, 2008, 06:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
andyminiseven MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent, UK Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 290 Offline	I've had a sneak preview of the new JCW brochure (but shhhh) and there are indications in there that as of 2009 there will be no more Astro Black or Lightning Blue www.kaesminiclub.com

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